Daijiworld Media Network - Nagpur

Nagpur, Nov 9: In a veiled response to Congress leaders who questioned the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) registration and functioning, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday clarified that the organisation is “recognised as a body of individuals” and does not require government registration.

“RSS was established in 1925 — do you expect us to have registered with the British government?” Bhagwat said during an internal question-and-answer session organised by the Sangh.

He added that after Independence, the Government of India did not make registration mandatory for such organisations. “We are categorised as a body of individuals and are a recognised organisation,” he explained.

Citing legal recognition, Bhagwat noted, “The Income Tax department and c

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